Compare Flickr and Shutterstock 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Flickr
Star Rating
(332)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FlickrShutterstock
Star Rating
(656)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShutterstockSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Shutterstock excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher overall score. Users appreciate the clean and intuitive interface that simplifies the process of finding and downloading high-quality images and videos, making it a go-to choice for many.
- According to verified reviews, Flickr stands out for its ability to host high-resolution images without aggressive compression, which is particularly valued by photographers and designers who prioritize visual quality.
- Users say that Shutterstock's extensive library of stock photos, videos, and graphics is a significant advantage, with many noting that it offers almost every type of image they need for their business, enhancing their creative projects.
- Reviewers mention that Flickr's community aspect is a unique strength, highlighting the interaction among photographers and the platform's built-in photo editing tools that are easy to use, fostering a collaborative environment.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Shutterstock's powerful search filters help users quickly narrow down their options, which is a major time-saver for those needing specific content, enhancing day-to-day usability.
- According to recent user feedback, while Flickr offers a generous 1 TB of free storage for organizing photos, some users feel that it may not meet all their workflow needs as effectively as Shutterstock, which has a more robust feature set for business applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Flickr
No pricing availableShutterstock
No pricing availableFree Trial
Flickr
No trial information availableShutterstock
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
302
8.9
522
Ease of Use
8.7
309
9.1
526
Ease of Setup
8.8
31
9.1
173
Ease of Admin
8.5
24
9.0
123
Quality of Support
8.3
212
8.4
433
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
20
8.7
125
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
307
8.0
507
Features by Category
Pricing
Not enough data
6.7
146
Not enough data
7.5
157
Not enough data
8.0
173
Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.6
155
Agentic AI - Stock Footage
Not enough data
8.0
37
Media
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.5
77
Pricing
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
8.3
76
Agentic AI - Stock Music
Not enough data
8.3
28
Agentic AI - Photo Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Flickr and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Flickr is categorized as Photo Management
Shutterstock is categorized as Stock Music and Stock Footage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Flickr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Photography
10.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Computer Software
7.3%
Higher Education
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Other
62.0%
Marketing and Advertising
18.3%
Graphic Design
9.1%
Design
6.3%
Computer Software
4.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Other
56.7%
Discussions
What is Flickr used for?
1 Comment
CL
All types of photos stock, family, adult, virtual photography,artRead more
Can I retrieve my photo albums at any Price?
1 Comment
WA
Flickr offers both free and paid subscription plans. With a free account, you can store up to 1,000 photos, and your photos are accessible online and can be...Read more
Flickr has no more discussions with answers
Can I download the videos from Shutterstock which are greater than 3minutes
1 Comment
RV
NO, because it is basically use for crate background video for our real video.Read more
Does anyone have an issue with this site? It's been super helpful to me.
1 Comment
CT
I downloaded three images from a 10-image trial account. Next day, my account was suspended. They replied: "Your Shutterstock account has been terminated and...Read more
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